The Dancers of Coyoacan

Every Sunday afternoon, senior citizens (mostly) used to gather on a square in Coyoacan near Mexico City and dance. Sometimes they danced with a partner, sometimes they danced solo, but the life and joy they expressed during these couple of hours was magic. Someone brought the tarps; someone brought some chairs; they had a jar to take up a collection to pay for the DJ.

These photos were taken in early February. Since then, there have been over 21,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mexico City and the surrounding state. Someday I hope they will dance again.

"Hate" / Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara (1967)

Last week, comedian and actor Jerry Stiller passed away. Many know him as George's father on Seinfeld, but long before, he and his wife of over 60 years, Anne Meara, were a successful comedy team. Today's listening recommendation:

"Hate" / Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara (recorded in 1967)

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White Morning / Fumio Miyashita

My album recommendation for you today is background for meditation, yoga, or just to remind you what it's like to go to a spa.

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Voz D' Amor / Cesária Evora

This album was recommended to me. I love the variety of her music: one minute a heartbreaker, the next a lounging on the beach feel. Check out some music from the island of Cape Verde

The Quintet: Jazz At Massey Hall

Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Max Roach, and Charles Mingus... that is "The Quintet: Jazz at Massey Hall." Imagine having tickets to that concert!

Day 30: Behind Blue Eyes / The Who

A tough choice. I’ve never really had a song that I said was “My song.”

Day 29: Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree / Tony Orlando & Dawn

I went with choices, not so much of songs I loved, but that the memory seems strong in my childhood.

Day 28: Hold On / Alabama Shakes (Brittany Howard)

They've only done two albums in the last 8 years and Brittany seems to be doing some solo work. I really hope to hear more from the Alabama Shakes.

Day 27: I Dreamed a Dream / as performed by Anne Hathaway in the movie Les Miserables

In my opinion, this is the perfect expression of a song. If you've never seen this scene, or it's been a while, do yourself a favor. Watch this video: